Both CBS and NBC have launched new TV shows that revolve around smart blonde women who hold important government positions in Washington, DC. CBS’ Madam Secretary has already been renewed for a second season. What will happen to NBC’s State of Affairs? Will it be renewed or cancelled?
State of Affairs follows a top CIA analyst (Katherine Heigl) who assembles the President of the United States’ Daily Briefing (PDB), weighing the vital security issues that face the nation. She has a close personal relationship with the commander-in-chief (Alfre Woodard) as she was once engaged to the president’s now-deceased son. The rest of the cast of this dramatic thriller includes Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand, Cliff Chamberlain, Tommy Savas, and David Harbour.
Taking over for NBC’s highly-rated series The Blacklist, State of Affairs debuted in November to a healthy 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.69 million viewers. It was a solid start that was no doubt aided by its strong lead-in The Voice. Some people were also possibly expecting to find a new episode of The Blacklist in the timeslot instead.
In week two, despite still having a strong lead-in, State of Affairs’ ratings dropped more than 36% to a 1.4 in the demo with 5.39 million. They rose up a bit in week three but have been falling ever since. Last week’s installment hit new series lows with a 0.7 in the demo and 3.62 million viewers.
Though NBC had high hopes for this series, State of Affairs is just not measuring up. The network is poised to finish airing the 13 episode season (there are four episodes remaining after tonight’s) but it’s hard to imagine that they’d consider renewing it for a second season with poor ratings like these.
NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt recently said, “I’m disappointed in what it’s been doing [in the ratings] the last couple of weeks… It’s a show that I think is a really fine show, so I’m scratching my head a little bit about why we can’t get more people to be there for it.”
There’s still time for the numbers to improve but it doesn’t seem likely they’d be good enough to save the show. Hopefully the season finale will offer viewers some measure of closure to the ongoing storylines.
But, what do you think? Do you like the State of Affairs TV show? If you ran the network, would you cancel or renew the series for a second season? How would you improve this show if it was renewed?
I LOVE THIS SHOW! BRING IT BACK PLEASE
Great show
Please bring it back, the season finale was amazing , don’t leave us hanging!!!!!
I think it is one of the best shows of the season. Please renew it.
agreed whole heartedly!
this is one of the best shows we have watched over the last few years. We also like Madame Secretary, however, it seems hokey after seeing State of Affairs. I think a season 2 would be the best…..the story could go in so many directions……very exciting to think about!
My Husband & I enjoy the show so much!! Please, please Keep it on!!
There’s Not many shows that we watch together & this was one of the few!!
We enjoyed all the actors; they did a remarkable job!
Please bring back. Great program. I thought the program was great would not miss a show. I must know what has happened to Nick? No way he is dead! Please bring back.
please don’t cancel state of affairs it is one of the best shows NBC had on in a long time besides law and orders in Law and Order SVU it is a great show I like it better than Madame secretary plus the actress in that show is a great actress I loved her every since the first few seasons of Grey’s Anatomy you need to bring it on for a second season that’s why CBS and ABC is beat it in BC and shows because NBC always cancel good shows ……that
Please renew State of Affairs. My husband and I are hooked. Can’t wait for season 2. We’d like to see lots more episodes this time. Best show on t.v,
Please do not cancel State of Affairs! It’s a wonderful show that we have looked forward to every week! I don’t even watch The Voice, but State of Affairs is one that I would never miss.
I would like to see another season.
Is there still a chance this could be renewed?? This was our absolute fave show!!!! NBC sucks if they cancel this too! Not that our household will really matter to them, but they can forget at least 4 people ever watching anything on their network with this gone! =(
Naw. Didn’t really care for it. Only reason I watched it more than once is there was nothing else on that night. I LOVE Madam Secretary however.
Yes renew it , my husband I LOVE this show !!! Please NBC don’t cancel another show we love…
Please renew it! Love it!
Great program. My husband and I thought the program was great would not miss a show. Please bring back.